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Viking Professional 5 Series 36" Stainless Steel Natural Gas Cooktop - VGSU53616BSS

- Height (in): 4.5
- Width (in): 36.75
- Depth (in): 21
- Cutout Height (in): 2.75
- Cutout Width (in): 33.75
- Cutout Depth (in): 19.13
- 6 Burners
- 66,000 Total BTU
- Simmer Settings On All Burners
- SureSpark Ignition System
- ScratchSafe Grate Design
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Viking VGSU53616BSS Professional 5 Series 36" Stainless Steel Natural Gas Cooktop
If you find yourself running out of burners on your current cooktop, the VGSU53616BSS could be the perfect upgrade. Offering six spots for different pots or pans, this Viking 36" gas cooktop should be all you need for even an elaborate, multi-course dinner. Together, the 6 burners on the VG5U53616BSS provide the highest combined BTU ratings in the industry. The most powerful of the burners makes use of 18,000 BTU, bringing your pots to a rolling boil in no time. For less demanding dishes, the other burners on this Viking 36" gas cooktop contribute 6,000-12,000 BTU. With a simmer setting available on every burner, the VG5U3616BSS is perfectly equipped to handle delicate creams or sauces. And should any of your burners go out, the SureSpark™ Ignition System supplies automatic ignition/reignition to keep the heat on. This Viking 36" gas cooktop gives you the power you need to make the most of your meals.
Features
Commercial-Type Cooking Power
- Highest combined BTU rating in the industry, featuring sealed burners with brass burner rings in a wide variety of sizes
- Powerful 18,000 BTU burner delivers commercial power for high heat sautéing, rapid boiling and quick recovery
- Simmer settings on all burners allows low BTU output for heating delicate sauces
- EXCLUSIVE SureSpark™ Ignition System ensures automatic ignition/re-ignition should flame extinguish at any time while cooking
- NEW Black Chrome™ Knobs shipped standard
Gas 36" Wide Cooktop
- Left front – 18,000 BTU high
- Left rear – 10,000 BTU high
- Center front – 12,000 BTU high
- Center rear – 12,000 BTU high
- Right front – 6,000 BTU high
- Right rear – 8,000 BTU high
Easy Maintenance And Cleanup
- Updated commercial-type styling incorporates refined detailing
- Permanently sealed burners prevent spills from entering burner box
- Deep, seamless recessed burner pan retains liquid spills
- Durable laser-etched graphics withstand the rigors of regular cleaning
- Removable knobs, grates, and burner ports/caps make cleanup easy
Safe-Easy Operation
- Child proof, push-to-turn metal knobs for safe use
- Automatic electric spark ignition means no standing pilot to re-light, waste energy or add extra heat to the kitchen
- EXCLUSIVE ScratchSafe™ Grate Design provides ultimate protection from scratches and ensures proper placement of the heavy-duty, porcelain-coated cast iron grate
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This cooktop features child-proof push-to-turn metal knobs for safe operation, preventing accidental ignition. It also includes the SureSpark Ignition System, which provides automatic ignition and re-ignition if the flame extinguishes, ensuring continuous and safe cooking.
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The cooktop is designed for easy maintenance with permanently sealed burners that prevent spills from entering the burner box. It has a deep, seamless recessed burner pan to retain liquid spills and removable knobs, grates, and burner ports/caps for thorough cleaning. Durable laser-etched graphics withstand regular cleaning rigor.
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Yes, all six burners come equipped with simmer settings that provide low BTU output. This allows for precise temperature control ideal for heating delicate sauces and creams without burning or overheating.
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The cooktop uses natural gas by default but is also LP convertible, meaning it can be modified to operate with liquid propane gas, offering flexibility depending on your gas supply.
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The cooktop features six burners with varying BTU outputs for versatile cooking. The front left burner is the most powerful with 18,000 BTU; other burners range between 6,000 and 12,000 BTU, delivering a total of 66,000 BTU. This range supports everything from rapid boiling and high-heat sautéing to gentle simmering.
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